Theos-Talk Archives (February 2004 Message tt00164)

Hallo all,

Yes.

And that was why I a few days back emailed something similar to the
following:



Characteristics of Theosophical Litterature

Here are a few characteristics of Theosophical litterature:

1. Some books, some passages, are intended to be read in a certain order.

2. Some books and passages have to be read under specific environmental
conditions.

3. Some have to be read aloud, some silently, some alone, some in company.

4. Some are only vehicles for illustrations or other content generally
regarded as extraneous or secondary to the text.

5. Some are of limited use or ephemeral function, being addressed to
communities in certain places, at certain stages of development, or for a
limited time.

6. Some forms have concealed meanings which yield coherent but misleading
meanings, safety-devices to ward of tamperers.

7. Some are interlarded with material deliberately designed to confuse or
sidetrack those who are not properly instructed, for their own protection.

8. Some books contain a completely different potential, and they are
communicators through another means than the writing contained in them. They
are not designed primarily to be read at all.

9. Theosophical litterature is a part of carefully worked out plan. Its
abuse lead to nothing of permanent value.

Theosophical teachings, and sometimes keys to it, are sometimes embedded in
quite other material, not recognisable as theosophical at all to the
uninitiated. Many of these teachings are really meditation-themes. They have
deep function almost unknown to the pedestrian conventionalists,
enthusiasts, imitators or occultist." ...

And the text continues on. - It is especially the last four sentences, which
we aught to familiarze ourselves with. And anyways - all of the text seem to
work wonders in my mind. For instance is it so, that Blavatskys talks about
that allegories, dead-letter reading and the Seven Keys exists. These has to
do with the above text on Theosophical litterature. This is my knowledge. Th
ere are also non-physical libraries.




from
M. SufiŽlight with peace and love...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dallas TenBroeck" <dalval14@earthlink.net>
To: "AA-BNStudy" <study@blavatsky.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 1:04 PM
Subject: RE: Theos-World absolutely no connection...disinformation


> Feb 26 2004
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> Dear Friends:
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> Perhaps the following may be of use?
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> HPB AS AN "AUTHORITY"
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> HPB does not claim "authority." She claims to be a "messenger."
> Specifically a messenger from the Great and Ancient Lodge of ADEPTS.
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> In both ISIS UNVEILED and The SECRET DOCTRINE she disclaims any personal
> authority and gives the credit for the records she transmits to the real
> authors, the Mahatmas.
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> Since she was well aware that the Theosophical theories and hypotheses
> would be received with various degrees of incredulity from the
> academies, she was careful to make it clear that the information was in
> reality taken from the HISTORY that the Adepts and their disciples
> (chelas) had recorded down the ages. All that she requested was "equal
> time" and open consideration of what Theosophy had to offer. [ S D I
> 272 - 300 ]
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> This suggests that THEOSOPHY is not a new fangled system of collated
> ideas drawn from many sources -- in fact if it were even that, then the
> marvel is of HPB's mind. And, her capacity in drawing such a vast
> diversity together and showing how the many pieces hung together to form
> a seamless whole in the world of ideas and concepts. In many student's
> experience and wide reading, there is no one who has written such a
> comprehensive view of our world, the organization of the universe, on
> the spiritual, intellectual and psychological basis, and the part that
> Mankind plays in that.
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> The immortality of man's Spirit / Soul and the "God-spirit" (the
> Universal DEIFIC ESSENCE), being present in every "life-atom" of our
> LIVING UNIVERSE, are fundamental concepts.
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> Everything in Nature trends in its life-experience towards a higher
> degree of knowledge, wisdom, and perfection. Each life-cycle
> (incarnation) is like a separate day at school and all are drawn
> together by the uniting thread of the immortal, and eternal spiritual
> Self which is at their core. In fact she shows how Theosophy traces the
> evolution of the "consciousness and intelligence" of the SPIRITUAL SOUL
> or Monad, through many forms -- from the atom to the human condition of
> independent free-will. As below, so above -- said the wise Hermes. The
> Atom and the Universe correspond in structure, movement and objectives.
> They are integrated into one vast brotherhood of sensitive and
> inter-protective laws. The great and the "small" are mutually
> dependent. "Spirit" cannot exist without "matter." Eternal Mind -- is
> the witness to all progress and life.
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> This sweep and concept is one that can be traced in every one of the
> great religions and philosophies of the world. It is the record of
> their existence, of their common source, and of our participation, again
> and again, in those processes.
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> Currently there is debate as to whether Theosophy has its roots in
> Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, etc... And the place of Judaism, Kabala,
> Islam and Sufism is debated and considered in many ways. The question
> is always asked: 'Does knowledge, wisdom, and action have limits?" The
> Universe stands as evidence that they not only do, b out that the
> inter-relationship which permits diversified "life," is as ancient as
> Science and philosophy are able to trace.
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> It is understood that scholars who are deeply familiar with those
> systems and their development can trace the evidence and the pathways of
> the development of similarities in observation and thought. However,
> HPB claims on behalf of the great and ancient Lodge of Adepts, that all
> those were derived from the "Sanatana Dharma," the "Perennial
> Philosophy." which is a record of Life's development and history which
> they have observed and left records of.. [ ISIS UNVEILED Vol. 2, pp
> 98-105. ] Modern "Theosophy" [ the Wisdom of the Deity ] claims to
> expose the outlines of this system and traces these facts everywhere in
> the world, and in the records of history on all continents.
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> As such Theosophy claims to be at the root and at the origin of all the
> great ancient religio-philosophical systems and provides a reason for
> their development as systems of practice leading to that kind of
> "initiation" which develops Wisdom in thought and mind as well as
> simultaneously the application of compassion and harmlessness in motive.
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> Thus, Theosophy, is not exclusively religion, or philosophy but also
> includes science -- it is the power to investigate and record the
> workings of NATURE (Life as a Whole) in every stage and department of
> the world and our Universe.
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> The sweep of the ever-present immortal Life, through cycles of evolution
> lead at last to the "all-Knowingness" of the PERFECTED MAN. The
> designation "Mahatma" (Great Soul) is one that includes all such
> self-developed men of superior knowledge and nature. It is held that
> every single "monad" in our world, and our Universe is destined to
> eventually enter the human stage of "freedom to think." From there on,
> as we, humans can, the power to develop further is placed squarely in
> our hands. The current test of humanity is? will it dare to assume the
> responsibility? Will it follow Hermes' other injunction: " Man, Know
> Thyself."
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> The SECRET DOCTRINE therefore speaks of those great Initiates, the
> "Fathers" and the "Guardians" of wisdom, as the intelligent guides, and
> assistants that Nature employs to assist every fresh evolutionary
> effort, a "new Day" of intelligent development and progress -- open
> without exceptions to all beings.
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> If this is grasped the minute details and studies of specialists, while
> respected, as continuing proof of the inclusive nature of Theosophy, is
> also shown to be but the outer covering, to be but one way to approach
> to the interior mystery of man's own mind, and its almost infinite
> capacities.
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> If this infinite capacity of the human mind to grow and to understand
> the most simple, as well as the most complex subjects is grasped, the
> more learned will continually encourage the learners to investigate and
> prove for themselves all avenues, however diverse, of information,
> tradition and lore. And that is the always growing tip of the
> self-enlightening Mind. It always widens out to that which is permanent
> and universal, when given a chance to emerge from ignorance, doubt,
> skepticism and lethargy.
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> Theosophy shows us that the real energizers are OURSELVES.
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> Best wishes,
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